Food Safety Program

Food Safety

The food safety program monitors all retail food facilities in the county to ensure a safe and wholesome food supply for the public. Food facilities include restaurants, markets, bakeries, liquor stores, bars, wineries, schools, homeless shelters, certified farmers' market, food service at fairs and festivals, catering trucks, hot dog carts, ice cream trucks, produce vehicles, and food vending machines.

The food program conducts routine and follow-up inspections, investigates complaints and suspected foodborne illnesses, carries-out food recalls, conducts multi-lingual food safety classes, conducts plan reviews for new and remodeled facilities, and issues permits.

Numerous legislative bills pertaining to food service were recently passed in California.  The Department of Environmental Health is committed to keeping you informed on how this will affect food preparation in the County.  We will update this page as details on implementation are determined, so please check back here frequently.

New - Legislation Related to Food Service​​​

Permit Application & Fees

• CPD Permit Application

• CPD Fee Schedule

• Food Facility Evaluation and/or Ownership Change

Placarding and Scoring Program

• Food Facility Placarding and Scoring Program

• Food Facility Inspection Report Website

• Food Facility Inspection Report Mobile App

• SCCDineOut Mobile App

• Checklist Official Inspection Report

Required Certifications

• Food Handler Card

• Food Safety Certification

Handouts

• Proper Handwashing

• Proper Refrigeration Storage

• Proper Glove Use to Prevent Contamination of Food

• Food Safety Guidelines During Transport / Delivery

• Consumer Advisory
• Food Allergens

  • Click here for additional handouts

Related Programs

• Catering Requirements

• Food Donations

• Preventing Foodborne Illness

• Unpermitted Food Vendors

Related Articles

• Food Safety Information

• Laws, Policies & Legal Issues

• Food Safety for the Holidays | CDC

• Ensuring Food Safety in Santa Clara County by Partnering with Local Businesses